Azaz 'buzzing' to score first international goal
Finn Azaz has made six appearances for the Republic of Ireland
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Middlesbrough midfielder Finn Azaz scored his first international goal as the Republic of Ireland beat Bulgaria 2-1 in the first leg of their Uefa Nations League play-off.
The 24-year-old converted from close range after 21 minutes in Plovdiv as the Republic came from behind to take a slender lead into Sunday's second leg.
"[Troy Parrott] put it on a plate for me, so I'll say thank you to Troy for that. It was a great ball from Robbie [Brady] too and I just had to be in there," Azaz told RTE.
"It was probably the easiest goal I have ever scored; I don't score many headers so I'm glad to score one tonight."
Avoiding defeat in the return fixture in Dublin at the weekend will see the Republic of Ireland retain their status in League B.